Cool Spring Elementary vs Hanover High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cool Spring Elementary
Mechanicsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
852 students
Hanover High
Mechanicsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,349 students
| Measure | Cool Spring Elementary Mechanicsville, Virginia | Hanover High Mechanicsville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,142 | #31 of 317 |
| National rank | #789 of 50,301 | #383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 852 | 1,349 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 1,349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 90% |
| city | Mechanicsville | Mechanicsville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cool Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 87.7).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (94% vs 90%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 20.7%).
- •Hanover High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •Hanover High is the larger school with 1,349 students compared with 852.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cool Spring Elementary better than Hanover High?
On the Success Index (US), Cool Spring Elementary ranks higher (89.9 vs 87.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cool Spring Elementary and Hanover High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsville and Mechanicsville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cool Spring Elementary: 852. Hanover High: 1,349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cool Spring Elementary and Hanover High rank in Virginia?
Cool Spring Elementary is 88th of 1,142 and Hanover High is 31st of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).